Is My Business Ready to Franchise?
Six Basics that can Help you Decide
1. Is it working? - In order to franchise a business, the business model must first be proven. There’s no law, of course, requiring that a franchisor demonstrate competence,
10 Signs That Your Workplace Is Toxic
Toxic Workplaces on the Rise
1. Chronic High Stress - The work is intense on a fairly ongoing basis with few periods of "downtime" to recover.
When to Open a Second Location
If you build it, will they come?
1. Your existing location is running smoothly. - While the existing store doesn't need items flying off shelves it certainly helps.
5 Ways Process is Killing your Productivity
Your Process can Quickly Get Out of Control
In a study of U.S. and European companies, The Boston Consulting Group found that "over the past fifteen years,
Become the Strategic Leader of your Company
6 Habits of True Strategic Thinkers
1. Anticipate - Most of the focus at most companies is on what’s directly ahead. The leaders lack “peripheral vision.”
16 Ways to Measure Employee Performance
Pay Special Attention to the First Two
1. Quantity: The number of units produced, processed or sold is a good objective indicator of performance. Be careful of placing too much emphasis on quantity, lest quality suffer.
